New York, July 20, 2026, SPA — Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. The victory marked Spain’s first World Cup triumph since lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010. The final was attended by several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who took part in the medal and trophy presentation ceremony. Spain also swept the tournament’s top individual honors. Midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball as the competiti
Jeddah, July 20, 2026, SPA — Jeddah Islamic Port has announced extended storage fee exemption periods for transit cargo for 60 days, effective July 19, 2026, as part of a package of incentives aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and strengthening the competitiveness of Saudi ports on the global trade map. The move reflects the Kingdom’s accelerating logistics transformation The initiative includes three key operational measures: extending the storage fee exemption for transit containers to 15 days, granting a five-day exemption for general transit cargo, and providing a five-day exemption for roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo an
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- Spain Defeats Argentina to Claim Second FIFA World Cup Title
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This landmark partnership enables direct access to noon Minutes through the Jahez app — and to Jahez food delivery through the noon app The partnership brings together noon’s quick-commerce infrastructure and Jahez’s food delivery network of over 50,000 restaurants to offer greater choice and faster delivery across Saudi Arabia.Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 30 October 2025: Jahez International Company for Information System Technology (“Jahez”, or the “Group”, 6017 on the Saudi Exchange’s TASI – Main Market), a leading integrated ecosystem of on-demand services in the GCC, and noon, one of Middle East’s leading digital ecosystem and one of the Kingdom’s fastest-growing quick-commerce…
A new milestone for Morocco’s startup ecosystem: ORA Technologies and Azur Innovation Fund have joined forces to acquire Cathedis, a leading national player in e-commerce logistics and last-mile delivery.This transaction marks the first-ever consolidation deal between Moroccan startups, financed exclusively with local capital. It positions ORA as a central player in Morocco’s e-commerce and digital landscape, with a unique value proposition on the market.The acquisition confirms ORA’s ambitious strategy to build an integrated digital ecosystem encompassing fintech, foodtech, and now e-commerce logistics.A Strategic Integration and a 360° Vision of E-CommerceFounded in 2023 by Omar Alami, ORA Technologies has established itself…
Football Legend Andrés Iniesta Becomes First Owner and Co-Creation OfficerDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (October 31, 2025) — Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFAI) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or the “Company”), a California-based global intelligent mobility ecosystem company, today launched the FX Super One at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The vehicle, positioned as a First Class EAI-MPV, and announced that soccer legend Andrés Iniesta will become the first global owner of FX Super One and a Co-Creation Officer for the Company. The FX Super One AIHER (AI Hybrid Extended Range) Max edition is priced at 309,000 AED.FF is introducing a dual-payment…
Saudi-based Najeeb.ai, a platform specialising in integrating artificial intelligence with insurance technology, has announced the successful closing of its Pre-Seed funding round, with participation from a group of local and regional angel investors.The new capital will be used to develop AI-based products, expand integrations with insurance companies and healthcare providers, and strengthen operational readiness in preparation for local and regional commercial expansion.Founded in 2023 by Ahmed Yasmina and Hammam Homsi, Najeeb.ai was established in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals. The company aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of insurance operations through AI-driven solutions for the automotive…
With Saudi Arabia preparing to host global events such as Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup in 2034, and giga-projects like King Salman Park, Diriyah Gate, Qiddiya, and The Red Sea Project advancing, the country’s construction market is shifting gears from boom to blockbuster – where efficient materials procurement and innovative financing solutions are emerging as the next catalysts for sustainable growth. BRKZ today announced it has secured up to $30 million in growth debt from Stride Ventures to strengthen its position as one of the key innovators in tailored embedded financing for the Kingdom’s building materials market.This announcement…
Expands global partnerships by signing MOUs with Middle Eastern partners and advancing customized digital identity solutions across government, finance, and education sectorsVision AI specialist METSAKUUR Inc. announced that it successfully showcased its advanced facial recognition AI technologies at GITEX Global 2025, held from October 13 to 17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attracting significant attention from global buyers and industry professionals.At the exhibition, METSAKUUR Inc. demonstrated a suite of AI-based security and authentication solutions, including its Internal System Access Control Solution, Mobile ID Solution, and Online Test Monitoring Service. Its anti-spoofing technology, 100% accuracy rate, and ultra-fast processing speed…
The cooperation with RAK Motors marks full market readiness for FX Super One’s entry into the UAE.Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (October , 2025) – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced a strategic cooperation with RAK Motors, a Ras Al Khaimah-based automotive dealer. Under this cooperation, RAK Motors is authorized to provide sales, delivery, and after-sales services for the FX Super One in the UAE region.RAK Motors, a long-established automotive distributor based in Ras Al Khaimah, has extensive experience in representing global automotive…
TabSense, founded in 2024, is redefining how restaurants operate by introducing the first AI Agentic Point of Sale (PoS)—a system powered by intelligent AI agents that act like digital employees, helping restaurants and cafes scale efficiently without compromising quality or control. Unlike traditional PoS systems that only record transactions, TabSense’s platform uses autonomous AI agents that streamline operations, optimise menus, automate management tasks, and provide actionable insights in real time.The company currently serves multi-branch and franchise restaurants and cafes across Saudi Arabia and Jordan, with plans to expand regionally and internationally. Its AI-driven infrastructure enables owners and managers to run…
Riyadh — Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Foodics, the leading Cloud-based Restaurant Operations & Financial Management Platform in the Middle East, today announced a strategic commercial agreement valued at USD 10 million. Foodics will leverage AWS’s cloud computing infrastructure to support its expansion and accelerate the development of its own artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at transforming the food and hospitality sector.Through the agreement, AWS will provide the scalable and secure cloud infrastructure that forms the backbone of Foodics’ platform, enabling the company to integrate AI as a fundamental part of its SaaS Restaurant Management Solution offering. Foodics plans to…
Abu Dhabi – Khidmah, one of the region’s leading integrated facilities management and maintenance companies, and K2, a leading technology company based in Abu Dhabi, have signed a landmark partnership set to revolutionise traditional facilities management (FM) operations. Formalised during GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai, the collaboration will see the development and deployment of advanced autonomous and intelligent FM solutions across Khidmah’s extensive service portfolio, including residential, commercial, retail, education and government facilities.The collaboration will integrate cutting-edge technologies into daily FM operations, implemented across selected Khidmah-managed properties. Key applications will include AI-driven asset intelligence that optimises equipment performance and lifecycle…
